FREEMAN TOWNSHIP — A local man is accused of sexually abusing a girl under the age of 16 years old, according to Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. Detective Kenneth Charles arrested Justin M. Robinson, 21, of Freeman Township late Sunday on a felony charge of unlawful sexual contact and a misdemeanor charge of unlawful […]
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Franklin County rescinds vote on comp time
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Monday to rescind their 2-1 vote in January to give hourly, nonunion “essential employees” compensation time for working storm days when offices are closed. The move came during the annual review of the Personnel Policy, which covers nonunion employees. Commissioners did not want to add the proposal to the policy. […]
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Franklin County commissioner to look into regionalization of fire services
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County commissioner wants to discuss regionalizing fire departments at the county level. Commissioner Charles Webster of Farmington told fellow commissioners Monday that he was not sure how it would be done, but they could pursue a forum in Farmington to look at it. Commissioner Gary McGrane of Jay said before that […]
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Maple sugarhouses open
Androscoggin County * West Minot Sugar House Route 119, Minot 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sunday *Nezinscot Farm Store 284 Turner Center Road, Turner 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sunday *Jillson’s Sugarhouse 143 Jordan Bridge Road, Sabattus 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, Sunday *Pep’s Pure Maple Syrup 170 Lisbon Road, Sabattus 8 a.m. […]
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Bids sought for Franklin County jail roof
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Monday to get bids to replace the roof on the Franklin County Detention Center. The roof was installed when the jail was built in 1983. Former county Facilities Manager Greg Roux had developed some specifications for the replacement prior to leaving his position last year. The specifications will be […]
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Franklin County commissioner faces challenger in November election
FARMINGTON – A longtime Franklin County commissioner from Jay is being challenged in the November election by a former Wilton selectperson. Commissioner Gary McGrane, a Democrat, has represented District 1 for 27 years. The district encompasses Carthage, Jay, Temple, Wilton and Washington and Perkins townships. McGrane is being challenged by Terry Brann, a Republican, of […]
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Report: Franklin County healthier, Oxford less healthy
LEWISTON — When it comes to health, Franklin County is doing a little better than last year. Oxford County is doing a little worse. And Androscoggin County hasn’t moved at all. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute released their annual County Health Rankings report Wednesday, looking at health factors and outcomes […]
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Report: Franklin County healthier, Oxford less healthy
LEWISTON — When it comes to health, Franklin County is doing a little better than last year. Oxford County is doing a little worse. And Androscoggin County hasn’t moved at all. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute released their annual County Health Rankings report Wednesday, looking at health factors […]
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Commissioners approve part-time corrections officer pay increase
FARMINGTON — County commissioners agreed to increase wages for part-time corrections officers at the Franklin County jail from $13.07 an hour to $14.01 an hour, effective March 7. Jail Administrator Maj. Doug Blauvelt requested the increase because now all corrections officers, including those who are part time, have to be fully certified as required by […]
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Massachusetts man killed in Weld crash
WELD — A Massachusetts man was killed in a single-car crash on School Street late Saturday night, according to a press release from State Police. The investigation reported that Richard Rogers, 58, of Pembroke, Mass., lost control of his 2006 Honda Civic while he was traveling north in Route 156 in Weld. Rogers’ car drove […]